Tight fit, loose bass, and cracked plastic: Bustin' a groove or just busting?
Pros: Non-fatiguing, stylish (if you like the look), comfortable headband
Cons: Loose bass (initially), laid back, grainy treble; forward, shouty mids, durability, comfort
Introduction This isn't going to be my usual sort of review because just the existence of a write-up for the V700 on my usual scale is somewhat tongue-in-cheek, given the reputation these have. However, I did own not one but two pairs of them before I discovered proper hi-fi, and you could say that I technically still have two pairs of them. We'll get to that in a moment, but as a general statement the V700DJ isn't counted among the great triumphs of hi-fi. However, it was a very successful DJ headphone, and in that context its sonic signature makes some sense. I'm not exactly sure when it was first offered, but I know that in early 2012 it was discontinued. Perhaps its...
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